Graco 257096 - Manual

313347E

AA30 Air Assisted Spray Gun

Models: 257096, RAC Tip; 257380, Flat Tip

Maximum Working Pressure: 3600 psi (248 bar, 24.8 MPa)
Maximum Air Working Pressure: 100 psi (7 bar, 0.7 MPa)

Important Safety Instructions

Refer to your sprayer instruction manual for Pressure Relief
and spray instructions. Save these instructions.

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For the application of architectural paints and coatings -

The following Warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equipment. The exclamation
point symbol alerts you to a general warning and hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. Refer back to these
Warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.

SKIN INJECTION HAZARD

High-pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured
components will pierce skin. This may look like just a

cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation.

Get

immediate surgical treatment.

• Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
• Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
• Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body,

glove, or rag.

• Do not spray without tip guard and trigger guard

installed.

• Engage trigger lock when not spraying.

•

Follow

Pressure Relief Procedure

in this manual, when

you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or servic-
ing equipment

.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in

work area

can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire

and explosion:

• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
• Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cig-

arettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop
cloths (potential static arc).

• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags

and gasoline.

• Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or

light switches on or off when flammable fumes are
present.

• Ground all equipment in the work area. See

Ground-

ing

instructions.

• Use only grounded hoses.
• Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when trigger-

ing into pail.

• If there is static sparking or you feel a shock,

stop

operation immediately.

Do not use equipment until

you identify and correct the problem.

• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.

EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD

Misuse can cause death or serious injury.

• Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the

influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or

temperature rating of the lowest rated system compo-
nent. See

Technical Data

in all equipment manuals.

• Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equip-

ment wetted parts. See

Technical Data

in all

equip-

ment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s
warnings. For complete information about your mate-
rial, request MSDS forms from distributor or retailer.

• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or

damaged parts immediately with genuine manufac-
turer’s replacement parts only.

• Do not alter or modify equipment.
• Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call

your distributor for information.

• Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas,

sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.

• Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull

equipment.

• Keep children and animals away from work area.
• Comply with all applicable safety regulations.

PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD

Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride,
other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids con-

taining such solvents in pressurized aluminum equipment. Such
use can cause serious chemical reaction and equipment rup-
ture, and result in death, serious injury, and property damage.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

You must wear appropriate protective equipment when
operating, servicing, or in the operating area of the
equipment to help protect you from serious injury. This
equipment includes but is not limited to:

• Protective eyewear and hearing protection

Gloves, clothing and respirator as recommended by the

fluid and solvent manufacturer

WARNINGS

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